Nations’ sustainability initiative against microplastic pollution when she was just three has been awarded the British Prime Minister’s Points of Light award.
Moksha Roy, who received the award from Deputy British Prime Minister Oliver Dowden last week, is the world’s youngest sustainability advocate.
Moksha has been recognised for volunteering for several sustainability campaigns, including raising funds to help children in need.
“Moksha has set an excellent example in her work championing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She has gone to significant lengths to have these included in the school curriculum and has communicated with leaders worldwide to encourage them to consider this,” said Dowden.
“Her school no longer uses plastic glitter, confetti or plastic art supplies – this is a testament to her strong beliefs and ability to change those around her to create a better world,” he said.
Moksha has also assisted in educational sessions for deprived schoolchildren in India.
“I am pleased to receive the Points of Light award. I hope both children and adults understand that caring for the planet and its people and making small changes to everyday life should not be just for a few. It is just like brushing our teeth,” said Moksha.
“We brush our teeth to care for them and avoid pain; similarly, we can take care of the planet not for anyone else, but just us, to be safe. We can do small things in our lives, work and community to combat the big challenges such as climate change, pollution, poverty and inequality,” she said.
Her parents, Ragini G Roy and Sourav Roy said their daughters' efforts prove that even the youngest members of society can contribute to combatting climate change.
According to Downing Street, the Points of Light awards recognise outstanding people whose service is making a difference in their communities and whose stories can inspire others to find innovative solutions to social challenges in their own communities and beyond.
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